“Founders of Gloomhaven” is a standalone board game set before the events of “Gloomhaven,” focusing on city-building and resource management. In this strategy game, players act as leaders of competing factions working to build up the titular city through careful planning, resource allocation, and strategic placement of buildings. Unlike “Gloomhaven,” it emphasizes complex Euro-style gameplay with tile placement and action selection mechanics, requiring players to negotiate and collaborate to shape the development of the city while also vying for influence and power to ultimately control Gloomhaven’s destiny. It is a game that combines the rich thematic backdrop of the “Gloomhaven” universe with the intricate gameplay of a city-builder.
